Mendham Priory

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Mendham Priory was a priory in Suffolk, England. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Houses of Cluniac monks: Priory of Mendham | British History Online". www.british-history.ac.uk.
  2. "Mendham Priory and walled garden - Suffolk Heritage Explorer". heritage.suffolk.gov.uk.

Coordinates: 52°23′17″N1°19′17″E / 52.3881°N 1.3215°E / 52.3881; 1.3215